Astronomers Confirm Hidden Companion Star Orbiting Betelgeuse
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Astronomers have potentially discovered a hidden companion star, named Siwarha, orbiting Betelgeuse, which may explain its six-year brightness cycle and other mysteries, marking a significant breakthrough in stellar observation.
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